Psychometric validation of the care transitions measure (ctm-15) for brazilian use in high-risk puerperal women / Validación psicométrica de la medida de transiciones de cuidado (ctm-15) para uso brasileño en mujeres púperas de alto riesgo / Validação psicométrica da care transitions measure (ctm-15) para uso brasileiro em puérperas de risco

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the reliability and validity of the psychometric properties of the Care Transitions Measure scale for use in at-risk Brazilian postpartum women. Method: This is a methodological study. Inclusion criteria: being hospitalized risk puerperal women, with access to a fixed or mobile telephone line after hospital discharge. A sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire and the Social Support Scale of the Medical Outcomes Study were applied at the bedside. Between seven and 30 days, the Care Transitions Measure was applied by telephone. The reliability of the scale was tested by Cronbach's alpha. The Chi-Square adjustment test and respective degrees of freedom were performed to test the proposed model. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to verify any possibility of factor structure. Results: The Care Transitions Measure showed high internal consistency (0.902) overall and by factors. The four-factor model was statistically more adjusted when compared to the unifactorial model. The factor loadings showed values higher than 0.664, pointing to an effective contribution of each item. Also, when assessing the capacity for discrimination between the scales, the results showed a good capacity for discrimination. Conclusion: The instrument presented valid and reliable psychometric properties to evaluate the transition of care from the perspective of at-risk postpartum women. The four-factor model was statistically more adjusted.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la confiabilidad y validez de las propiedades psicométricas de la escala Care Transitions Measure para uso en puérperas brasileñas. Método: Este es un estudio metodológico. Criterios de inclusión: ser puérpera de riesgo hospitalizada, con acceso a línea telefónica fija o móvil después del alta. Al pie de la cama se administró un cuestionario sociodemográfico y clínico y la Escala de Apoyo Social del Estudio de Resultados Médicos. Y por teléfono, entre siete y 30 días, aplicado a la Medida de Transiciones Asistenciales. La confiabilidad de la escala se probó mediante el Alfa de Cronbach. Para probar el modelo propuesto se realizó la prueba de ajuste chi-cuadrado y respectivos grados de libertad. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio para verificar cualquier posibilidad de estructura factorial. Resultados: La Care Transitions Measure mostró una alta consistencia interna (0,902) en general y por factores. El modelo de cuatro factores demostró ser estadísticamente más ajustado en comparación con el modelo de un factor. Las cargas factoriales presentaron valores superiores a 0,664, apuntando a una contribución efectiva de cada ítem. Aún así, al evaluar la capacidad de discriminación entre las escalas, los resultados mostraron una buena capacidad de discriminación. Conclusión: El instrumento mostró propiedades psicométricas válidas y confiables para evaluar la transición del cuidado desde la perspectiva de la puérpera en riesgo. El modelo para cuatro factores fue estadísticamente más ajustado.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a confiabilidade e validade das propriedades psicométricas da escala Care Transitions Measure para uso em puérperas de risco brasileiras. Método: Trata-se de um estudo metodológico. Critérios de inclusão: serem puérperas de risco internadas, com acesso a linha telefônica fixa ou móvel após a alta. Aplicados questionário sociodemográfico, clínico e a Escala de Apoio Social do Medical Outcomes Study à beira do leito. E por telefone, entre sete e 30 dias, aplicada a Care Transitions Measure. A confiabilidade da escala foi testada pelo Alfa de Cronbach. Para testar o modelo proposto, foi realizado o teste de ajustamento do Qui-Quadrado e respetivos graus de liberdade. Fez-se análise fatorial exploratória para verificar alguma possibilidade de estrutura fatorial. Resultados: A Care Transitions Measure apresentou alta consistência interna (0,902) geral e por fatores. O modelo para quatro fatores se mostrou estatisticamente mais ajustado, se comparado ao unifatorial. As cargas fatoriais demonstraram valores superiores a 0,664, apontando para uma contribuição efetiva de cada item. Ainda, ao avaliar a capacidade de discriminação entres as escalas, os resultados apontaram boa capacidade de discriminação. Conclusão: O instrumento apresentou propriedades psicométricas válidas e confiáveis para avaliar a transição do cuidado na perspectiva de puérperas de risco. O modelo para quatro fatores se mostrou estatisticamente mais ajustado.

Clinical Pharmacist-Led Program On Medication Reconciliation And Patient Counseling In The Department Of Gastroenterology

Objective: To study the effects of medication reconciliation and patient counseling on the overall health benefits of the patients in the department of gastroenterology. Methods: This study is a prospective interventional study, was conducted in a 500 bedded MNR Hospital. The sample size taken was 150 patients and the study population comprised of patients aged 18-80 y, admitted in the hospital during the study period of six months. Results: Out of 150 patients, there were 98 (65.33%) male patients and 52 (34.67%) female patients. Patients between 18 and 30 y of age were 29(19.33%), between the age of 30 and 50 y were 71 (47.33%) and above 50 were 50(33.33%). Pancreatitis was most prevalent with 21% of total prevalence, followed by CLD and cholelithiasis with 17%, then IBD 16%, PUD and Gastritis 5%, GERD 4% and other diseases 15%. Conclusion: The basic role of the pharmacist, is to help in minimizing the errors and to perform medication reconciliation. In patient counseling, pharmacists provide information about the disease, and the medications to increase patient safety and the changes in the behavior for the better outcome.

A Concept of "Transition of Care" in Japan -Focusing on Care Transition of Patients Who are Discharged from a Hospital and Treated at Another Clinic as an Outpatient- / 日本プライマリ・ケア連合学会誌

Recently in Japan, "transition of care" cases, in which patients are transferred from a medical institution that had once provided medical care to a new one and the medical care provider is therefore changed, are increasing. However, the concept of "transition of care" and "undesirable outcomes in patients accompanied by care transition" have been studied very little in Japan. The concept of "transition of care" consists of factors such as patient background (age, underlying disease, and family's caregiving ability), transfer of clinical information, and tools to transfer clinical information. In Europe and the USA, undesirable outcomes accompanied by care transition, such as "medicamentous adverse events", "clinical examination data taken during hospitalization are not confirmed", and "medical care planned for a patient is not implemented", are reported to have occurred for 19% to 50% of patients who had been discharged from hospitals and transferred to clinics. It is also necessary to understand the state of care transition in Japan and investigate countermeasures compatible with the Japanese medical care system.

Validación español-argentina del cuestionario de transición a la atención médica del adulto en adolescentes con enfermedades crónicas / Validation of the Argentine Spanish version of Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire for adolescents with chronic conditions

Introducción. El pasaje de adolescentes con enfermedades crónicas al seguimiento como adultos es un proceso complejo y creciente. Los pacientes necesitan adquirir conocimientos y habilidades que aseguren la continuidad de su cuidado. El objetivo fue llevar a cabo la validación del instrumento Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) 5.0, versión en español argentino, en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes con enfermedades crónicas. Población y métodos. Estudio descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo. Se incluyeron pacientes mayores de 14 años con enfermedad crónica atendidos en el Hospital Garrahan. El TRAQ incluye 20 ítems en 5 subescalas (medicación, asistencia a citas, seguimiento de problemas de salud, comunicación con profesionales, manejo de actividades cotidianas) y se responde de modo autoadministrado. Los pacientes completaron el TRAQ, una encuesta de opinión sobre su uso y otra escala de autopercepción de autonomía; sus médicos, una escala sobre el compromiso de la enfermedad. Se registraron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y relacionadas con el TRAQ. Resultados. Participaron 191 pacientes. El TRAQ 5.0 pudo ser comprendido y completado por la mayoría de los pacientes (96,3%), en forma autoadministrada, en poco tiempo (mediana: 5 minutos) y con poca o ninguna ayuda (81%). Presentar pobreza o escolaridad no acorde aumentó la necesidad de ayuda. La consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) para la puntuación total fue 0,81. Se demostró validez de construcción al testear diferentes hipótesis (todas p < 0,05): discriminación según edad ≥ 16 años (3,01 vs. 3,34), sexo (mujeres: 3,38 > varones: 3,12) y presencia de proyecto futuro (sin: 3,01 < con: 3,34); correlación con escala de autopercepción (r: 0,49). Conclusión. El TRAQ 5.0 queda disponible para ser utilizado en adolescentes argentinos con enfermedades crónicas.

Introduction. The transition of adolescents with chronic conditions to adult follow-up care is an increasingly complex process. Patients need to acquire knowledge and skills that ensure continuity of their care. The goal of this study was to validate the Argentinian Spanish version of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) 5.0 tool in adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions. Population and methods. Descriptive, crosssectional, quantitative study. Patients with chronic conditions aged 14 years or older treated at Hospital Garrahan were included. The TRAQ is made up of 20 items divided into 5 subscales (Managing Medication, Appointment Keeping, Tracking Health Issues, Talking with Providers, Managing Daily Activities), and is designed to be self-administered. Patients completed the TRAQ, as well as an opinion survey about its use and a self-perceived autonomy scale; their physicians answered a scale about patients' health impairment due to the condition. Sociodemographic, clinical and TRAQ-related variables were recorded. Results. A total of 191 patients participated. The majority of patients (96.3%) understood the TRAQ 5.0 questionnaire and completed it correctly, in self-administered modality, in a short time (median: 5 minutes), with little or no help (81%). Patients who live in poverty or have a lower education level than the one expected for their age needed more help. Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) for the overall score was 0.81. Construct validity was demonstrated by testing different hypotheses (all p < 0.05): discriminationby age ≥ 16 years (3.01 vs. 3.34), sex (women: 3.38 > men: 3.12) and having plans for the future (without plans: 3.01 < with plans: 3.34); correlation with self-perception scale (r= 0.49). Conclusion. The TRAQ 5.0 tool is available for use inArgentinianadolescents with chronic conditions.